Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves

In a transverse wave, the vibrations are __________ to the direction of the wave.

Waves can transfer...

• energy

• matter

• information

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The vibrations in a longitudinal wave are __________ to the direction of energy transfer.

Select the transverse waves.

• water waves

• light

• ultrasound

• radio waves

• P waves

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Sound waves are __________ waves.

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Sound waves can travel through a vacuum because they don't require particles.

• True

• False

Compare and contrast transverse and longitudinal waves, giving examples of each.

What type of wave is pictured?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Wave, what wave?

• Slinky wave

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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All waves carry ______________.

• Sound

• Light

• Water

• Energy

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